Production Test Engineer I (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-09-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-9022 ~ 9022 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9022

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

Raytheon Production Test Engineers (PTE) are part of a manufacturing team who support the test process through one or more phases of the product life cycle, including product development, transition to production, sustained production and depot activities.  PTE validates and ensures compliance of the prime hardware to technical data package requirements and supporting test equipment.  Performs troubleshooting and problem solving of test failures. Identifies opportunities in test processes to improve efficiency, yields, and capacity.  

What You Will Do:

• Validate new or modified test equipment for production use.  
• Ensure the operation of test equipment and associated work instructions are accurate.  
• Ensure test equipment and software meet the test requirements specified for the product.  
• Monitor and improve the test process through analysis of predictive metrics of trends, failure modes, and test yields. 
• Perform preliminary investigation of problem resolution.  
• Develop test flows and contribute to test capacity analysis.  
• Maintain changes to the test equipment technical data package which includes drawings, test instructions, test position manuals, and system software.  
• Assist in non-routine fault isolation, diagnosis and repair of the product or test equipment.  
• Lead root cause and corrective action investigations and present findings.  
• Provide technical training in both product and test equipment to production test specialists and metrology personnel.   

Qualifications You Must Have:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience/education with interpretation of technical documentation or writing
• Experience/education with project execution 
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications  We Prefer:

• Experience/education in advanced electronics/electrical engineering, or basic mechanical engineering, or basic computer programming. 
• Experience with hands-on hardware integration and troubleshooting  
• Experience in Manufacturing environment  
• Experience with technical writing  
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment   
• Ability to develop sustaining solutions to routine technical problems  
• Experience/education with data analysis  
• Knowledge of product and test environment  
• Available to cover additional shifts including some weekend work

What We Offer 

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation assistance

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• Clearance Information: This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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